Bashsea Bio Space Reactors - Everything you need to know!

[Chocka]

How can a bio-filter not work? I'm not sure I understand the nature of the complaints? (Curious too cuz I've looked at these a couple times.) It's basically a small Ultima filter...kinda tried-and-true design, but not common in reefing.

Seems like they've started putting more details on the product page:
https://bashsea.com/bashsea-products/bio-reactor/
(scroll down to the bottom)

That's the old model we are referring to the newer bio space reactors supposed to take the place of surface area such as found on lots of pounds of live rock

 

[Gordo8]

I’ve being running a 6-2 for several months now and it has been working for me. I agree setting it up was a pain in the butt being there were no instructions. I was using a Sicce 2.0 that was recommended for it but that did not move all the media. About 15-20% was sticking at the top. I switched it out for a Sicce 4.0 that I had laying around and now all the media is moving. Of course I don’t know if it’s too fast or not but seems to be working. I’ve stopped vodka dosing since adding it as it is keeping my numbers in check.

 

[Chocka]

I’ve being running a 6-2 for several months now and it has been working for me. I agree setting it up was a pain in the butt being there were no instructions. I was using a Sicce 2.0 that was recommended for it but that did not move all the media. About 15-20% was sticking at the top. I switched it out for a Sicce 4.0 that I had laying around and now all the media is moving. Of course I don’t know if it’s too fast or not but seems to be working. I’ve stopped vodka dosing since adding it as it is keeping my numbers in check.

I ended up putting a spare sicce SDC 6.0 on mine and it still clogs at the top regardless of whatever I try. If you look at the backside where the nozzle is pointing it gives the impression that its working but then the frontside it just clogs up. To clear I usually once a week pull the hose for 5 seconds let air drop the entire media bed then turn it back on. It spins like crazy then until it purges the 3-5 inches of air out then it just goes right back to this.

 

[Chocka]

So this is 4 hrs later the air has not completely purged still about 1/2 inch gap and it works perfect. This issue seems to be when all air is purged and the media is able to get up behind the top nozzle it forms a block that grows. If there were some way to keep this little gap in here all would be well but I have not come up with a way to do that.

 

[Gordo8]

Here is my 6-2 with Sicce 4.0. Just a little stuck at the top.

 

[Kokanuty]

Mine sticks at the top all the time I can pull the hose off and let it drop the media 3 inches then restart and it all spins but once it purges the air it starts clumping. Tried stronger pump etc nothing works design is definitely flawed bought a 6-3 feel like I got taken for 450 dollars where did you buy yours that works?

This is the one in the video that works adn is engineered with actual purpose. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFSKQYCJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Diman1974]

I have the newer Bashsea BioSpace 6×21 reactor and I'm trying to solve a drainage issue.

Whenever I shut off my return pump, the reactor drains back into the sump through the discharge/outlet line, leaving an air gap of 10" at the top.

When I restart the pump, the reactor fills almost immediately to within a couple of inches of the top, but it then takes 12–24 hours for the media to start tumbling again. During that time, the media rattles loudly against the reactor walls and even after a proper restart, there is a sizable clump of media on top

My proposed solution:

I'm planning to install a siphon break on the discharge line using a 3/4" tee at the highest point of the outlet hose (approximately 2–3 inches above the reactor). The tee will branch into a 3/8" line, reduced to 1/4", with the end positioned above the sump's water level, even when the pumps are off.

I'll direct the small discharge toward the sump wall to minimize splashing and noise. My thinking is that this will allow air into the discharge line when the pump stops, breaking the siphon and preventing the reactor from draining.

I have two questions:

1. Has anyone tried a similar siphon-break arrangement on the BioSpace? Do you see any problems with this approach?
2. What is the purpose of the additional capped port on the top lid of the newer BioSpace reactor? Is it intended for venting trapped air, and if so, how is it supposed to be used? Can it be opened while the reactor is running, or would that cause water to discharge under pressure?

I'd really appreciate input from anyone using the newer BioSpace design, especially those who have experienced drainage or difficulty restarting media tumbling.

 

[Chocka]

The one you circled is a bleeder twist it open to bleed the air out just make sure you close it before the water starts coming out of it